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Shawl

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1869

GUSN

GUSN-34473

Description

Black and white soft sheer wool; checked with 2 1/4" black border; knotted self fringe.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shawls
wool (textile)
weaving
checker pattern
Women's clothing
Wool
Woven
Checked
SHAWL

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

67 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Lydia G. Chace

Accession Number

1931.1774

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